Escape the whirlwind of daily life and find tranquility
Our Zen Stitching courses are designed to ignite creative expression, calm the mind and establish meditative practices, and potentially guide you on a path of healing and spiritual discovery.
You receive instant access to any pre-recorded courses. Classes are self-guided and available on demand.
Sashiko Stitch Club Membership
Experience mindfulness and learn a new sashiko embroidery pattern every month with fellow stitchers from around the world!
Sashiko Stitch Club members get exclusive discounts and free access to some Zen Stitching workshops, along with step-by-step videos on how to stitch popular moyozashi and other recognizable Sashiko designs.
Learn MoreOn Demand Courses
Upcycling with Sashiko Embroidery
On Domestika
Dive into the art of sashiko and learn to create three different patches: Jujizashi, Kakinohanazashi, and Komenohanazashi, each with its unique meaning and beauty.
You'll also be guided through the philosophy behind this technique, highlighting the lifecycle of materials and the importance of sustainability in textile art.
Whiskers & Stitches: Crafting Sashiko-Inspired Cat Coasters
$49 USD
No one knows Zen like a cat! Inspired by Zen Stitching's Chief Feline Officer, Keiko, these "purrfect" coasters feature sweet Sashiko-style stitches on the belly.
Enjoy this recorded workshop that originally debuted at Making Zen November 2024.
Persimmon Flower Pouch
$49 USD
Learn the Persimmon Flower sashiko stitch, and use your newly-embellished fabric to create a small travel pouch with a zippered pocket inside!
Included are two recordings that show you how to stitch the Persimmon Flower stitch and assemble the pouch, as well as the pouch pattern.
Mindfulness and Inspiration Prompt cards
$30 USD
Do you ever want to create, but feel stuck? Or want to find peace in the present moment, but don't know where to start?
Simply print the PDF and cut the flashcards, and when you need inspiration or a mindful moment, draw a card to spark some creativity or mindfulness. Includes a collection of four inspiration decks and two mindfulness decks.
Stitched Needlebook
$49 USD
Learn the Lucky Beans (fukumame) sashiko stitch, and use your newly-embellished fabric to create a booklet for your most precious pins and needles.
Included are two recordings that show you how to stitch the Lucky Beans pattern and construct your needlebook, as well as a pattern PDF.
Learn to Mend
$27 USD
The perfect first step in your sashiko journey, this two hour workshop will take you through the basics of sashiko and show you how to mend using the Jujizashi, or Ten Cross Stitch.
Included is a two-hour recording that takes you through the basics of mending with Jujizashi.
Make a Sashiko Thimble
$27 USD
Save your clothes and your hands with your very own Sashiko thimble! Set a stitching intention, embellish your fabric with the jujizashi stitch, and construct a palm thimble.
Included is a 1.5 hour recording that walks you through the creation of the thimble step-by-step.
Sashiko for Beginners
$149 USD
Sashiko for Beginners shows you how to mend your clothes using beautiful Japanese designs, focusing on the hitomezashi stitches. Achieve mindfulness whilst repairing your clothes!
Benefit from peace of mind and save money whilst you learn the art of mindful mending.
Circular Moyozashi
$49 USD
Learn how to draw and stitch four circular moyozashi patterns.
This workshop is perfect if you want to learn how to do it all yourself, without the need to buy expensive pre-printed fabrics, kits or stencils.
The Garden Party
$149 USD
The Garden Party is a six week, introductory course that explores different ways to enhance and manipulate fabric.
You will discover the magic of natural dyes and eco-printing which can become the foundation layers for your Zen Stitching projects!
Indigo Magic
$149 USD
Discover the magic of indigo in this introductory course.
Learn how to set up an indigo vat at home and explore different methods of creating patterns on fabric using shibori resist techniques.
Bundle Dyeing
$49 USD
Discover the magic of plants through this fun and easy way of transferring plants onto fabric!
Coax out colour using some simple techniques and using plants found in your backyard, or neighbourhood.
Live Mini-Workshops and Teaching Events
To see what events are coming up outside of my regularly offered courses, visit the Upcoming Events page.
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